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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sickos Committee is hosting a food drive for the State College Food Bank until Jan. 2 to support local residents after ranking Penn State football No. 1. Donors who contribute $25 will receive a gift. Onward State
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Podward State released its fourth season 13 episode featuring Mason Reber, the 54th Nittany Lion — he shares behind‐the‐scenes stories of gamedays and THON events while the student‐produced podcast streams on Spotify and YouTube. Onward State
- ➤ Bellefonte unveiled the final commemorative bell for America 250 on Friday night outside the train station at Talleyrand Park. The fiberglass bell (designed by Holly Foy and James Farrah) features images of the town's railroad and air mail history and is the fourth bell in the Bells Across PA initiative. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A collection of YikYak posts reflects Penn State students' reactions during finals week. The posts highlight quirky library moments and post-exam panic (including Wi-Fi issues), capturing the stress and humor of exam time. Onward State
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Revised federal broadband rules have cut Pennsylvania’s planned spending from $1.1 billion to $790.7 million, state officials said. The changes favor satellite & wireless projects in rural areas as officials work to connect eligible locations amid evolving technology standards. StateCollege.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State named Rob Dow the new head coach for the men's soccer team following Jeff Cook's resignation. Dow comes from Vermont with nine years of success and plans to build a winning culture as improvements to Jeffrey Field continue, including new operations + renovations set to finish in 2026. Onward State
- ➤ Penn State basketball lost 80-46 to Pitt on Sunday at the Giant Center in Hershey, dropping its record to 8-4. Coach Mike Rhoades said the young team faced inconsistency and must build competitive toughness ahead of upcoming games. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State wrestling broke Oklahoma State’s 74-year record with its 77th win after a shutout against Stanford on Saturday. The team’s freshmen stepped in to secure key tech falls in place of injured All-Americans (marking a record-setting streak) in a historic dual match. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State women's basketball lost 70-54 to Richmond Sunday in their nonconference finale, with 21 turnovers and missed defensive adjustments hurting the Lady Lions (Viktoria Ranisavljevic suffered a right ankle injury in the game). They will rest before facing No. 11 Iowa Sunday, Dec. 28 in their Big Ten opener. Daily Collegian
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Nittany Lions vs. Eagles Basketball Game
1-2:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a new era of Penn State basketball with a fresh, talented roster.
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First Night State College
3 PM – 12 AM — Downtown State College Improvement District — Button required for some activities — Celebrate the New Year with family-friendly fun including ice sculptures and performances.
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Penn State Wrestling vs. Rutgers
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Rec Hall — Ticket prices may vary — Catch the excitement as Penn State takes on Rutgers in a thrilling wrestling match.
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UCLA Bruins vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Men's Basketball
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Bryce Jordan Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting clash of two powerhouse college basketball teams.
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Skorts Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Manny's Live Performance Space — Ticket prices available — Enjoy live music featuring SKORTS and their catchy tunes.
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Anna Pearl Performance
6-8 p.m. — The Lodge at Tussey Mountain — Tickets available — Enjoy an intimate evening of music with local singer/songwriter Anna Pearl.
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